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HAMSTRINGS

Seated Leg Curl

BeginnerMachine

The seated leg curl isolates the hamstrings on a machine, which is valuable since most lower-body work is compound. The fixed path and support let you concentrate purely on contracting the hamstrings rather than balancing a load. It's a reliable way to add hamstring size and strength without much stabilizer demand.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit upright in the machine with the thigh pad resting just above your knees.

  2. 2

    Position your lower legs so the ankle pad sits just above your heels.

  3. 3

    Hold the handles at your sides for stability.

  4. 4

    Bend your knees to press your heels down and back in an arc.

  5. 5

    Once you can't flex any further, return slowly to the starting position and repeat.

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